Nak Won Garden

We stopped by on Friday night around 5:30pm and got a table right away. It's definitely no frills on the inside which suits me just fine. There's not a huge number of tables and I would say it's not great for big groups and I wouldn't bring more than a group of four total people ton dine. The food came out really quickly. I liked the rice cakes and dumplings. My friend and I thought our soils were just fine. The Galbi tasted good but it was also $33.99 which is definitely overpriced. They brought out one check for the table which wasn't a problem for us. They also were on a hurry to clean up after us towards the end and started grabbing things off the table when we were barely done eating and threw away my rice before I could ask for it in a takeout container.

Probably the best, most authentic Korean food in Pittsburgh. The food came out super quick and it was all delicious. It's a small, cozy restaurant that was packed on a Friday night so get there early.

Yum I love Korean food and I've heard good things about this place, despite the rating. And I'll be hyping it up from now on! It's a smaller place, packed tight and buzzing on a Saturday evening. There was a little bit of a wait, but we were seated within 15 mins. It took even less time for our food to come!!! We got japchae, hot stone bibimbap, and the star of the show: beef bulgogi. Your dishes come with Saam like kimchi and potatoes in a soy-like sauce. Everything came out extremely quickly. We didn't bring any alcohol, but a note that they are BYOB! It's a great place to go with a smaller group (6 or less given the table set-up), or on a date night. Sharing was a great idea and we had plenty of leftovers after too!

Wonderful time having lunch at Nakwon. Hot soup is perfect for these cold days!Since it was lunch time the restaurant was not crowded. We were able to be seated right away. Since it was a cold day I ordered the hot tea which was perfect. For my meal I got the yukgaejang soup. They brought out the meals and the banchan side dishes all together when they were ready. The staff was very friendly and helpful. We had a nice conversation with the staff while waiting for our food. There is street parking available which can be difficult to find a spot. Thankfully the restaurant is right next to a bus stop too. The restaurant is small and quaint. since it was not busy it didn't seem crowded or loud at all. Overall a great lunch experience! One of the best Korean restaurants in Pittsburgh.

Best Korean food in Pittsburgh! That's what I heard the table next to us say. The food was delicious and service was great.They're open until 9:00 which is nice for a later dinner. A hot cup of barley tea that you can wrap your hands around is the perfect way to start a meal when it's cold outside. We were promptly brought bon chan/ side dishes (napa cabbage kimchi, seasoned potatoes, bean sprouts, and broccoli/carrots. We started with the kimchi pajun (pancake) which also can be ordered as veggie or seafood. It was nice and crispy on both sides without being oily, and not too spicy - the perfect shareable to start.I was crazy dduk mandu guk (rice cake and potsticker soup with beef). It came out quickly, nice and hot. The mandu was so flavorful and I enjoyed the soup so much! It doesn't come with rice but you can order a side of it.My cousin ordered kimchi chigae / stew which was actually bubbling hot in the stone bowl as was my uncle's dish which was a spicy seafood dish with mussels, etc.A perfect family meal after a day of traveling. I would come back in a heartbeat!

I have visited twice with family and tried a few dishes. The tastes are authentic and the ambience is warm and cozy. The first time I had cold noodles, they were Delicious, with cucumber, pear and nice slices of brisket in a broth flecked with ice chips. The second time I ordered this dish, it was cold but it didn't have the ice chips and the noodles were oddly salty. We also tried the pork belly that was juicy and well seasoned, served with nice sauces and accompaniments. Overall, this is a nice, family owned restaurant with classic preparations of Korean dishes served in a small cafe setting.

My family came here to celebrate Lunar New Year and we had quite the feast! I had been here a few years ago but for some reason, hadn't come back. Honestly, the food and prices were better than I remembered and they have a lot of dishes that the other Korean restaurants in town do not have. Of course we had to order the traditional New Years meal, ddukgook. It was served in a giant bowl and reminded me so much of my moms, which was exactly what I was hoping for. Other meal highlights: the scallion pancake was so crisp and full of vegetables. And PORK BELLY. My fave Korean meal, one that restaurants don't always have... and the meat here was exceptional. My husband got the pork bulgogi. These were both served to the table on sizzling hot plates, adding to the experience. At the end of the meal, we both commented about how we were full but wanted to keep eating because it was so good. Nice selection of banchan too, and the service was very friendly. Overall this is a great place to go if you are looking for traditional Korean food. I promise to not let years pass again before making it back here.

Great RestaurantAppetizer:Dumplings. They were large and plenty. You get 10 pieces and you get to choose to have them friend or steamed. I definitely recommend if you are splitting with someone and feeling hungry.Main: Hotpot had beef, octopus, tofu, noodles, veggies and a very delicious broth. The sides were good too. My favorite was kimchi. Staff:They were really nice and quick. The lady was very friendly. She was also nice ans waited for us to order for a while because we had an important phone call. Parking and ambiance:It was clean but nothing special. It was a little hard to park but manageable. I would definitely recommend!! Make sure you reserve a spot because it can get busy quickly.

Food was very bland. Was being rushed out when we were eating. Also was charged 1$ for a take out box. 50$ for 2 people, appetizer and one entree in Pittsburgh is robbery for bland food. Do not go here!

I have eaten here multiple times, and was very happy when they reopened dine-in service after Covid. I have introduced several friends to their first Korean cuisine experience at Nak Won Gardens, and they've all come back for more! Service and food are both excellent. Their prepare all their dishes in a traditional way, which I appreciate as I traveled to Korea for work for 20+ years and loved the food there. Its a small/low key/no frills place, that's clearly a favorite with students in the area. I enjoy their mondu, jap chae and seafood pancake, and try a new dish every time I go- have never been disappointed! Their hot pots look delicious, though I haven't ordered one yet. They are BYO- and Soju (Korean rice wine) can be purchased at the nearby State Store, which makes the meal complete. Highly recommended!